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… Reservoirs of biodiversity Biological diversity – or biodiversity – is the term given to the variety of plant and … freshwater amphibians, 72% of freshwater turtles, 86% of marine turtles, 43% of crocodilians and 27% of coral … Wetland ecosystem services Factsheet 6 - Reservoirs of biodiversity …

… Course to the International Legal Framework on Marine Biodiversity Book: Book - Unit 1 - Introduction … Table of contents 1. Why protecting the marine environment? Endemic species Other uses 2. Impact of …

… and action groups, focusing in particular on species and biodiversity conservation and the management of habitats and … Powers 118 9.2.2 Under-representation of Coastal and Marine Protected Areas 121 9.2.3 Relationship Between Strict … Spain) 140 10.2.6 Tropical Forests and Coastal and Marine Wetland Complexes (Sian Ka'an, Mexico) 142 11 Other …

… and seagrass beds, but also coral reefs and other marine areas no deeper than six metres at low tide, as well … (e.g., national environmental action plans or national biodiversity strategies and action plans)3. 2. As part of … or flowing, fresh, brackish or salt, including areas of marine water the depth of which at low tide does not exceed …

… and seagrass beds, but also coral reefs and other marine areas no deeper than six metres at low tide, as well … use, recognizing wetlands as ecosystems that are vital for biodiversity conservation and for the well-being of human … or flowing, fresh, brackish or salt, including areas of marine water the depth of which at low tide does not exceed …

… of their multiple values: their unique geology, their biodiversity, their hydrology, and their historical and … agreed targets are for 17% of terrestrial land and 10% of marine areas to be protected. However, while working towards … than the African continent. In total, 3.41% of the world’s marine area and 14% of the world’s terrestrial area are …

… wetlands. One can guess that the latter’s extraordinary biodiversity and natural productivity played an important … or flowing, fresh, brackish or salt, including areas of marine water the depth of which at low tide does not exceed … This was strictly hierarchical, the primary systems being marine, estuarine, riverine, lacustrine (pertaining to …

… to work towards ensuring that the protection of rights and biodiversity conservation become and remain mutually … improve their livelihoods and promote conservation of biodiversity and ecosystem services. In order to gain further … and athletic use; 2. Fishing and raising fish or other marine animals; 3. Collecting dirt, rocks, gravel, sand, mud, …